Can Washington's Defensive Line STEP UP And DOMINATE In 2026?

The Washington Huskies’ defensive line needs to step up in 2026, will new transfer portal additions like DeSean Watts and Darin Conley, and young talent like Derek Colman-Brusa, answer the call and help Jedd Fisch's team take another step forward in the Big Ten? Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff and Last Word On College Sports' Nick Lemkau spotlight the Huskies’ urgent need for improvement up front for defensive coordinator Ryan Walters, analyze transfer additions Logan George and Kai McClendon, and examine the potential of promising edge rushers Jacob Lane and Devin Hyde. The discussion heats up with a focus on cornerbacks Emmanuel Karnley and Dylan Robinson, as the secondary looks to recover from last year’s struggles and fill the void left by NFL-bound stars Tacario Davis and Ephesians Prysock. Attention shifts to the wide receiver room as departures like Denzel Boston and Raiden Vines-Bright force breakout opportunities for Dezmen Roebuck, Trez Davis, and Justice Williams. Plus, where does Demond Williams Jr. rank among the nation’s best quarterbacks, and what does he need to overcome against elite Big Ten defenses?  Get the inside track on Washington’s biggest questions and path to contention. 00:00— Intro 01:35— Washington’s defensive line is critical to success in 2026 05:03— Focus on DeSean Watts and Derek Colman-Brusa 11:48— Can Washington's new outside cornerbacks fill shoes of NFL bodies? 17:16— Wide receiver overhaul: New faces, top freshmen, and competition for playing time 24:32— Where Demond Williams ranks among the nation’s and Big Ten quarterbacks, and where he must improve 31:35— Williams must step up in big games in 2026 Become a Locked On Huskies Insider: joinsubtext.com/lockedonhuskies Locked On Huskies is part of the Locked On Podcast Network Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at https://5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon. Coast Right now, Coast Pay is offering our listeners up to $2,000 credit when you get started at https://coastpay.com/LOCKEDONCOLLEGE. Term Apply. The Coast Visa®️ Commercial Credit Card is issued by Celtic Bank. All card accounts are subject to credit approval. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.  TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost.Visit https://FANDUEL.COMto get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.